Posts by: Steve Yablonski

“School can’t be starting today,” lamented one youngster Wednesday morning outside of Oswego Middle School. “It’s still hot; it’s still summer!” Despite what the thermometer said, schools in the Oswego district threw open their doors and welcomed thousands of students back to the classroom.

Mayor Billy Barlow received a request from Sara Carmichael, Service to Aid Families Advocate with Oswego County Opportunities. They would like to use a portion of Breitbeck Park during the month of October in order to place a display in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is a victim or survivor of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence or stalking, call the Crisis Hotline at (315) 342-1600.

Besides approving the 2019 Oswego budget on Monday night, the Common Council sailed through a relatively light regular agenda. Councilors OK’d plans for the 2018 Pumpkin Fest, Positive Messages and other events.